Mona Lisa’s Smile Isn’t So Ambiguous After All
A new study that utilizes the famous painting finds context influences how we interpret facial expressions. By Tom…
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Our Ongoing Willingness to Obey Morally Objectionable Orders
New research from Poland successfully recreates Stanley Milgram’s famous obedience studies from the 1960s. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
The Dangerous Delusion of the Big, Scary Black Man
New research shows black men are seen as larger, stronger, and more threatening than similarly built whites. By…
Attractive People Have Shorter Marriages
New research finds beautiful people have a tougher time holding onto their romantic relationships. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Could Probiotics Replace Prozac?
Depression is a complex disease, but new research on mice is promising. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Reymark Franke/Unsplash)…
Are People Losing Faith in Democracy?
A new analysis of popular opinion in 49 nations shows increasing acceptance of authoritarian rulers. By Tom Jacobs…
Scientists Can Also Be Advocates Without Losing Credibility
That’s the key finding of a new study, which cautions that they may want to avoid getting too…
Donald Trump Might Become Corrupt. But Will It Matter?
History shows voters often re-elect corrupt leaders. New research explains why. By Francie Diep (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)…
The Roots of Men’s Disinterest in the Arts
New research suggests the arts gender gap originates in young boys’ desire to conform to conventional notions of…
Did Volkswagen’s Emissions Cheating Lead to Early Deaths?
Researchers link some 1,200 early deaths across Europe to excess emissions from millions of compromised cars sold in…